Payroll and Tax Manager

FourLeaf Federal Credit Union has a commitment to excellence and the highest standards of member service. Our values and beliefs are critical to the success and growth of the business and they were all created with a unique cultural foundation.

Expected salary range for this position is $103,846 to $124,616 annually.

Responsibilities Include:

Strategic Payroll Oversight:

• Manage end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring timely execution and regulatory compliance for multi-state payroll processing.
• Oversee bi-weekly payroll administration, including timekeeping, wage calculations, tax deductions, and payroll adjustments. Administer payroll, as necessary.
• Direct and optimize payroll systems, maximizing efficiency while ensuring system security and data integrity.
• Maintain and update payroll system, ensuring efficiency and proper system setup.
• Conduct audits and reconciliations to ensure payroll data accuracy and security.
• Generate financial reports, providing payroll analytics for budgeting and workforce planning.
• Develop and oversee payroll policies, establish guidelines for overtime, meal breaks, and work hours in collaboration with HR.

Payroll Compliance:

• Manage federal, state, and local payroll tax registration and filings, ensuring all regulatory deadlines are met.
• Research and stay up to date with changes in tax laws and regulations, ensuring compliance with evolving payroll tax standards.
• Conduct regular reconciliation of tax accounts, ensuring accuracy in payroll reporting and tax payments.
• Ensure compliance with FLSA guidelines, compensation structures, and pay equity requirements.
• Lead payroll audits, prepare documentation, respond to agency inquiries, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage unemployment claim processes, overseeing compliance with multi-state employer tax regulations.

Employee Experience & Payroll Support:

• Ensure high-level service in payroll issue resolution, promptly addressing employee concerns regarding deductions, bonuses, tax filings, and direct deposits.
• Participate in new hire orientation presentations, educating employees on payroll and tax-related policies.
• Provide training and support to payroll staff, ensuring accuracy and consistency in payroll execution.

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Collaborate with HR, legal, and accounting/ finance teams to ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.
• Advise leadership on payroll trends, budget forecasting, and tax strategy to enhance organizational payroll efficiency.
• Collaborate with compensation team to accurately execute annual incentive plans and the merit process, ensuring consistency in payroll implementation.
• Support strategic initiatives related to pay equity compliance, salary structures, and general pay practices.
• Contribute to total rewards strategy, ensuring payroll functions support the organization’s compensation philosophy.

Certifications: Advanced payroll tax certification preferred.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Human Capital Management System: Advanced

Collaborative: Advanced

Analytical: Advanced

Critical Thinking: Advanced

Behaviours

Preferred

Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivation

Preferred

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

High School or better

Preferred

Bachelors or better

Experience

Required

5 years: 5 years of payroll management and payroll tax experience in a corporate environment.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Cert. Compensation Prof.